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Candi & Pura (Temples) in Indonesia

Candi & Pura (Temples) in Indonesia

Buddhism and Hinduism have had long histories in Indonesia.  In Bahasa Indonesia, “candi” refers to ancient Hindu and/or Buddhist temples.  The term can also be applied to non-religious structures dated from the same historical periods.  “Pura” is [Read More]

PULAU – Indo Surf Film

PULAU – Indo Surf Film

If you love the ocean and especially surfing, check out this YouTube video highlight:   PULAU – Indo Surf Film A short surf movie filmed in Indonesia (North Sumatra – Bali) during 2011 season by Ricardo Borghi & Joyce Grisotto.   If the video does [Read More]

Journey through Indonesia

Journey through Indonesia

“M” is for “montage.”  Online via YouTube, you can find a nice montage of travel photography and videos titled “Journey through Indonesia”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MX1y0tgJFM (Clicking on the link above will open the video in a [Read More]

Something about Bali

Something about Bali

The Balinese already know that there is something special about Bali.  It’s interesting when “outside visitors” make their way there – often from very long distances – and end up finding themselves or learning more about the world.  Whether [Read More]

October 2011 – Poem of the Month

BARIS DANCE by Ahmad Shiddiqi   a dance of war strongly masculine display a strong sensitivity in the myriad of moods and expressions   a sacral dance performed usually dressed warriors with distinctive triangular   white headdresses bearing weapons such as [Read More]

Primates of Indonesia

Primates of Indonesia

Indonesia is well-known for its unique habitat with diverse flora and fauna.  This set of YouTube videos show macaques in Bali, gibbons in Sumatra, and orangutans in Kalimantan.  While there are efforts to preserve the territories and food systems of these primates, there [Read More]

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Bahasa Indonesia – The National Language of Indonesia

Bahasa Indonesia – The National Language of Indonesia

Here are resources related to the history and contemporary uses of Bahasa Indonesia. If you have additional [Read More]

Development Data

Development Data

Here is a starter list for development data on Indonesia. Additional suggestions are very much welcomed. ASIAN [Read More]

On the importance of shoes

On the importance of shoes

Here are some quick background notes for this YouTube highlight: Title – “A Unique Approach to Rehab in [Read More]

December 2012 – Poem of the Month

NOT SO AIMLESS By Maraya Sjah, Indonesia Some moments take forever, Some last only awhile, And yet some just slip by [Read More]

Transgender Issues

Transgender Issues

Here is a “starter list” for research resources related to transgender identities and specifically waria in [Read More]